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timesofisrael. com > rubio-hezbollah-trying-to-drag-lebanon-back-into-chaos-through-war-call-to-oust-government

Rubio: Hezbollah trying to "drag Lebanon back into chaos" through war, call to oust government

2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (64+ words) Terror group's chief had said people have 'right to go down onto the streets and to bring down the government' in response to Israeli strikes, US sanctions on Hezbollah-linked bank...

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timesofisrael. com > arab-islamic-fms-call-ben-gvirs-taunts-of-flotilla-activists-assault-on-human-dignity

Arab, Islamic FMs call Ben Gvir's taunts of flotilla activists "assault on human dignity'

3+ hour, 25+ min ago  (207+ words) The foreign ministers of eight Arab and Muslim countries on Sunday strongly condemned the actions of far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir toward detained activists in the Gaza-bound flotilla. The eight Arab and Muslim nations said in a statement:…...

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timesofisrael. com > liveblog-may-25-2026

Iran's supreme leader said hiding in secret location, communicates via network of messengers

5+ hour, 5+ min ago  (356+ words) Oil slips to 2-week low as US and Iran seen nearing peace deal * Turkish president scraps move to close liberal university * Syria holds legislative elections in Kurdish area...

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timesofisrael. com > trump-reportedly-asked-muslim-arab-leaders-to-normalize-ties-with-israel-if-iran-deal-reached

Trump reportedly asked Muslim, Arab leaders to normalize ties with Israel if Iran deal reached

5+ hour, 6+ min ago  (620+ words) US President Donald Trump told the leaders of several Arab and Muslim countries in a Saturday phone call that he expects them to normalize relations with Israel if he reaches a deal to end the war with Iran, two US…...

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timesofisrael. com > arab-parties-urge-raam-to-join-efforts-to-revive-joint-list-ahead-of-elections

Arab parties urge Ra'am to join efforts to revive Joint List ahead of elections

7+ hour, 16+ min ago  (577+ words) Three of the four Arab-majority political parties reiterated their readiness to form a joint electoral list ahead of the upcoming elections, and called on the fourth, the Islamist Ra'am, to join the effort even though its officials have declined to…...

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timesofisrael. com > haredi-parties-reject-latest-draft-exemption-bill-setting-course-for-sept-elections

Haredi parties reject latest draft exemption bill, setting stage for Sept. elections

8+ hour, 35+ min ago  (248+ words) Spiritual leader of ultra-Orthodox faction believes Netanyahu has no intention of letting the bill pass into law, is instead trying to use it for a larger electoral maneuver...

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timesofisrael. com > thousands-protest-in-bilbao-over-spanish-polices-abuse-of-gaza-flotilla-activists

Thousands protest in Bilbao over Spanish police's abuse of Gaza flotilla activists

10+ hour, 39+ min ago  (129+ words) Some 2, 000 march in Basque city after cops filmed beating returning activists at airport; Israel summons Spanish diplomat for explanation of Madrid's 'hypocrisy'...

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timesofisrael. com > west-bank-gaza-antiquities-bill-breaks-israels-international-obligations-legal-official

West Bank, Gaza antiquities bill breaks Israel's international obligations " legal official

12+ hour, 56+ min ago  (727+ words) A controversial bill seeking to extend Israeli civilian control over antiquities in the West Bank and Gaza would violate Israel's international commitments and reinforce claims of "creeping annexation," according to a position paper by the Knesset Education, Culture and Sports…...

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timesofisrael. com > daily-briefing-may-24-why-israel-could-object-to-potential-iran-deal

Daily Briefing May 24: Why Israel could object to potential Iran deal

16+ hour, 22+ min ago  (29+ words) Political reporter Tal Schneider on reports of the 60-day ceasefire, a first major interview with Yashar! head Gadi Eisenkot and new friction over women serving in combat roles...

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timesofisrael. com > trump-said-to-assure-netanyahu-he-will-thwart-iran-nuke-program-amid-jitters-over-emerging-deal

Trump said to assure Netanyahu he will thwart Iran nuke program as Israel fears "very bad" deal

16+ hour, 19+ min ago  (898+ words) US President Donald Trump reassured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call that a final agreement with Iran will fully dismantle Tehran's nuclear program, a senior Israeli official said in a statement on Sunday, as details emerged of a…...

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